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Eat this and call me in the morning.

Nearly 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with pre-cancer in my uterus. This rare condition for someone of my age, has had me on the offence. My goal: I will not give cancer an excuse to enter my body. I had surgery to remove the cells and take monthly hormone treatments to balance off my estrogen dominance. I have changed my diet and lifestyle. The following is my recipe for good health, concocted by my mystery-doctor chef. 

  • Briskly walk 30-60 min. daily
  • Take folic acid, 400 mg. or less daily
  • Avoid soy and soy products, high in estrogen
  • Meat is good protein, eat organic meat, free from hormones
  • Eat Sardines in oil and wild caught salmon, they have Omega-3
  • Eat fish 2-3 times a week or take fish oil that is molecularly distilled
  • Use organic low fat milk, free from hormones
  • Maintain ideal body weight
  • Avoid refined sugar
  • Avoid fried foods
  • Sleep 8 hours a night
  • Drink clean water, free from heavy metals, chlorine, and fluoride
  • Drink green tea only sweetened with honey (contains ECGC a cancer preventer)
  • Eat plenty of fruits and veggies, organic on thin-skinned varieties  

It is plain to see that although my condition has brought me to this diet, all this diet really is, is how we used to eat, drink, and behave. Modern commercial foods and busy lifestyles seem to have dictated the proto-typical American diet, one comprised of convenience foods and pleasure treats. I can't imagine a doctor saying to anyone, "eat hormone-injected meat, an excess of refined sugar products , and lay off the exercise." I am posting this  so you too can get back to basics, enjoy real food, and live a healthy life. Eat this, and call me in the morning. 

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  1. I love our new diet but those brisk walks are kicking my ass!!!

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